Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to GPC's new page- Guinea Pig Fact and Questions! Here are some comm
on questions about Piggies, along with the best answer I can give you. Have fun!!
on questions about Piggies, along with the best answer I can give you. Have fun!!Q- How much food should you give your Piggy?
A- 1-2 slices of fruit, plus plenty of green veggies, EVERY DAY, per piggy. Don't forget to give your piggy vitamin C through oranges, kale, or even special vitamin C drops that go in their food. Just make sure that its not Vitamin C that goes in their water. NEVER get those. It changes the taste of their water and they may not like it and not drink it.
Q- Is my Piggy getting enough attention?
A-Your Piggy may not be getting enough attention if it is scared of your hand, or of you petting it. If so, try putting a piece of veggie in the middle of your hand and placing it in their cage, be patient, and when your piggy comes over, let it sniff your hand, and take the veggie, it will become less afraid of your hand, and become used to it, because it knows it as a good thing.
Q- Why does my piggy clean herself?
A-Guinea Pigs groom themselves several times a day because they take hygiene seriously. And while your Piggy is grooming themselves, please don't disturb them! However, long-haired Guinea Pigs need extra help grooming themselves. Try using a spare toothbrush as a brush for grooming your piggy. It's relaxing to them and you can bond with your pet.
Q -How can you tell when two Guinea Pigs are threatening each other?
A -Angry, aggressive Piggys ruffle up the hair on their backs, cheeks, and flanks at the same time to make themselves look bigger. While they are doing this, you will notice they are chattering with their teeth also, warning the other pig. When Guinea Pigs do this, usually males, separate them immediately so no fighting occurs. Males usually fight only when a female Piggy is involved.
Q-How do I prevent my Piggy from boredom?
A-One way to prevent boredom is to move the cage time to time, as this has a tremendous effect on Guinea Pigs. The Piggies get to see the room from a different perspective, but have a sense of safeness and security in their familiar cage. If you move them to a new room, even the smells will then be different. Guinea Pigs that break from there daily routine are much more inquisitive! :)
Q-My piggies live outside/ I'm thinking of keeping my Piggies outside. How do I protect my Guinea Pigs cage from intruders?
A-Well here are some unwelcome visitors you might some in contact with:
Skunks
Raccoons
Opossums
Rats
Foxes
Cats(who prey on Guinea Pigs!)
So how do I/how would I protect my Piggies from all these harmful animals? Well, lay down stone slabs or fine wire mesh on the ground inside the enclosure and cover this with a thick layer of soil. To protect the top of the enclosure, take some wire mesh stretched over wooden frames.
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